Where is Aloysius?

I've been wondering what our old friend has been up to?

Aloysius DJ Profile

Sundaze, the track, is like many years old, and probably in the computer that was sold away. I believe I was serving full time national slavery then.
Aloysius if you're reading this, please pass me a copy!

And also do let us know which world u are in right now.

Over and out

Marc Anthony is Saxy-Bac.......!!

Marc Anthony (Tektile Movement) jammin'with Pool Room Bar's resident band, Pagebreak. Another Tektile member (Razaq) on Cajon & Percussions.

It is still the "UNION OF MAN & MUSIC"........ isn't it...?? Tektile Records (formerly known as The Tektile Movement) is still very much alive and rocking. Our party sets may have change since you last saw us. Its started with Techno from Detroit to S'pore with Mel wrecking the synth and workstations. Then there was Aloysious with his mystical soundscapes, who rocked the dancefloors of the former CENTRO. Then, there was Sher breakbeat-ing the floors of Phuture. Not forgetting the NuJazz outfit of Mel, Azman Nirwan, Lance, Marc Anthony and myself.

Soon, you'll see the 'live' outfit...... again. Nothing much have change, we're still impressing people with our abilities of playing impromptu pieces. COCKY u say.... heheh.... yea. Cocky and stuck-up and full of ourselves.......

You be the judge....... its just us and our music.......

Blame Who?

I'm slowly beginning to understand why we, in Singapore are becoming idiots, ignorant and clueless about what's good or not, what's real or rumour, or even, what's quality and insanity. IQ levels are slowly dropping, intelligence is a joke and 'crappy-shit' is the new cool.

Why would a country who is becoming a leading techno-hub, edu-hub, and all the rubba-hub-hub...... have TV shows like S-Factor? I would like to mention few others but lets just minimize the insults. Is it really necessary to capitalize on breasts, boobs and ugly tatoos? Are the TV stations selling it to men ONLY? and......lesbos? If men starts disrespecting women by ogling, caressing, molesting, invading modesty....... do you remember who ignited it in the first place? Is this suppose to help with the government's exercise to promote and improve love, sex and familyhood .......... or pervertism? Do they know that making-out is far better than watching those girls play with snakes and mud and cream puffs. At least, making out will take longer than the whole TV show.

There would many who beg to differ with my opinions (whateva la.....). Citing other TV shows as an excuse... e.g. Live & Loaded. Personally, I think it is commendable that they are giving opportunities and path to local talents. But again, if you go all the trouble to listen, evaluate and anticipate these bands, why can't they do a lil' more........ more money and attention to these bands. For one, the recording sound SUCKs. Of course its 'live'....... but shouldn't they put a REAL sound engineer for these guys. Those who have played in the studio in Mediacorp would know. They have an auntie as the monitor engineer (sound). I mean a REAL auntie!! If you're really supporting the local talents, do it whole-heartedly. Oh! and btw, have they actually seen or been in a mosh-pit, or how body-surf is done?

Recently, I went to an anniversary event of a radio station. It use to be my fav station where I actually took some trouble to contribute. Unfortunately, it changed its focus and vision to fit somebody's pocket. One thing I couldn't understand is, what does stand-up comic got to do with real-good music. It must have been a joke which I didn't understand.

Apart from that anniversary event, which was attended by free-loaders, who were fighting over free french-fries and sotong balls, there was another event which I attended, which confuses me. This time, it was a fashion event.

It was actually a welfare event for the designer who just graduated. Someone was kind enough to look for sponsors, provide venue and spent money to provide avenues for the designer-hopeful. That was very noble but what confuses me was ........

1. The designs were for club-goers. Unfortunately, it looks like costumes for Halloween, or something from the wardrobe of the Addams Family. However, the talents who were modelling the designs did a great job at showing how 'versatile' the costumes were. It showed that a girl can do splits, walk like an Egyptian and tip-toe, in case they're partying in a club with those outfit. Maybe, it is suitable for club-wear during Halloween week. I'm confused.

2. Throughout the event, they had only music from Britney Spears. According to the designer, he/she gets inspiration from Britney Spears. Ok listen up, mitch! I didn't see any Britney in the designs, coz she don't wear Halloween costumes to go clubbing.... not even on Halloween. Another thing is...... how can anyone take you seriously if you're playing Britney Spears throughout the event. Look up in the internet...... do you know what genre of music is Britney Spears?? No, its not POP......... its called 'bubblegum music'. How is anyone gonna take you seriously??!!

I was told that a respected local DJ came to lend a helping hand and wanted to play for the event. Not for the designer but for the venue. He was shrugged off because the designer told him that "ITS A REAL FASHION SHOW!" (Less did they know that he DJ played at GUCCI fashion show in 1999, LV fashion show in India 2007 and Mercedez fashion week 2007)

More confusion after that..... the designer can't pronounce Louie Vuitton properly and thinks that pork is from pig, and ham is from hamster......... I'm sure he/she thinks 'ceasar salad' was invented by Julius Ceasar. Maybe he/she doesn't even know Julius Ceasar.... or Brutus?? How about BUTO??

Can't blame them........ but who to blame for all these confusions. Maybe its just me, with the corrupted mind.

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Don't be offended by what I wrote. Maybe its tru, maybe its just a fiction of my imagination. Either way, you're gonna keep reading and wanting more........ its cancerous!

Earth Hour

Suddenly everyone is concern about the earth. Suddenly everyone wants to be part of the "Earth Hour". Suddenly, everyone realised how important or what changes can be made to save the earth. Suddenly, some people contradict themselves from their actions. Suddenly, they find that switching of their lights is just plain stupid.

Of all the sudden reactions, some lame asshole thinks that 60 EARTH HOUR is a movie premiering tomorrow night at 8.30pm (showing for only 1 hour...??!!). I wonder what kind of bubble he lives in. Worst is, he's a colleague. Damn it!! Such people work for us??!! Oh.... I forgot..... they become managers coz they are either good bartenders or loyal to 'someone'....... but none can actually manage.

If you're wondering whether I'm gonna switch off my lights or not......... NAH!! can't be bothered. I have good reasons not to do so.......

1. I'm afraid of the dark
2. My electrical bills are fixed regardless of whether I use or not.
3. Lazy to get up to switch off the lights, then get up again and switch ON.
4. I only like darkness if I'm with someone........ in bed.
5. My room is haunted.
6. Is it ok if I turn the lights ON but switch the aircon OFF....??
7. Its bad for your eyesight reading in the dark.
8. Someone else is switching the lights OFF on behalf of myself.
9. Do I get tax rebate if I switch OFF the lights?
10.Can't switch OFF the lights..... we're busy doing crap events!!

Oh I forgot...... anyway, I'm gonna be out at the beach. What freakin' earth hour are you talking abt....??!! No need to switch OFF the lights to save the earth. Just remember this.........

".....SAVE THE CHEERLEADER, SAVE THE WORLD!!"

"Calm as you are...."

Here's a lil' update on the on-goings at the club during my band's set. As normal, we got requests from all walks of life..... some are regulars, some newbies, and some virgins at watching a 4-pc acoustic band.... all the request are written on pieces of paper, serviettes or coasters.

Request No.1 : Please play "CALM AS YOU ARE" by New-Vana
(err..... you mean 'Come As You are" - Nirvana? or by Micheal Vana?)

Rquest No.2 : "Sally can wait" - by Oasis
(we didn't know what was it until we played the song 'Don't Look Back in Anger'..... the guy jumped for joy and shouted THANK YOU!!)

Request No.3 : "Where you sleep tonight...?"
(Guess what song is this.....??)



Last request by a Caucasian man : "I wanna play... I wanna sing 3 Doors Down!!"
Our reply : Sorry Sir, maybe on Tuesdays we'll let u jam.
Caucasian Man : You fuckers sucks!! Singaporeans sucks!! The music sucks, y'all suck!! Y'all are racists!!

...........There goes another week.

The New Era

'The Tektile Movement Records' no more.

The newly christianed 'Tektile Records' will replace the old company name.

The old logo goes out the window too.

The new one also signifies a classier, highly sophisticated setup. lol. nuff said

Pix & Propaganda

sooooooooo handsome right???

I just recently saw an Andy Tong original artwork in dbl O.

Several banners of Razaq in 'Che Guevar-isque' design hanging all over the club. A very intense message portrayed. He's taking over the world man.

Here's another solo photo of the man.

Go conquer...

djRAZAQ - The Tektile Movement (SG/US)

djRAZAQ - EMBRACE 'live' in Bali, Oceans27, 7th Feb 2009

When business is pleasure, and, pleasure is business....... you can't complain but EMBRACE the moment......

Gimme The Green Light

You can see Razaq shake his booty to this John Legend killer.

XL Demo by Korg Demonstrator

One of the coolest shite to come out of Winter Namm 09

http://www.gearwire.com/korg-microkorgxl-wnamm09.html

Coming Soon? featuring MicroKorg XL

Just got mine last night....... Mind BLASTING!! FUNN-TASTIK!! First Class A1!!



and now..... gotta go learn how to play piano....... haiz.....

Coming Back or Going Back?

I haven't leave the building, yet. Just hiding in one of the janitor's room, playing my Cajon and Conga......

Not sure if we're going straight into the studios, but... we gonna irritate some people first. And not 'join ventures' also....... Go, Go..... take it and GO!!

I need to hook-up my MacPro with Trigger Finger, MicroKorg XL, NanoKontrol and Guitar Hero......

This is THE TEKTILE MOVEMENT 2009.

We will be back

Who let the dogs out...

Ghost Town......

It's been awhile since anybody had a post in herre..... cobwebs everywhere.... CNY around the corner... time for Spring Cleaning.....



TO ONE AND ALL..... HAPPY NEW YEAR!! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY AND HAPPY ALWAYS!!

Lush 2nd Anniversary Party @ Cafe Del Mar

I'll be there...with the Big Boy & my beloved 'Speak Mandarin Campaign' partner.
Good Riddance to my wish of a better liver.

Interview with X'ho

Finished an interview over the phone with X'ho.

Interview would air relatively End Jan / Early Feb. I won't be spilling the replies over the blog but here were the questions (If I could remember in my daze)

X':

1.It's been 2 years since I last interviewed you when you first returned from the states. Can you tell us more about the latest dbl O compilation; 'dbl O pres The Tektile Movement Records'?

2. The first song by Xtac was a great opener. Is he a new artiste?

3. Another one by Yukun who's a familiar name for many. How's his like?

4. 3volve. How do you pronounce that and who is he?

5. You have 3 tracks on that album, the fantastic 'Lansing Solitude' (Self plug hee) , and two others. Can u tell us what 'The Kokyu Curse' and 'Memoirs of a Jewish Man' are about?

6. Can u tell me more about Razaq, I've been hearing about him.

7. What are your plans like after this album?

And the famous 'one liner for the station'

I hope I sounded sensual enough....

enuff.

Tune in .

Mr Legend

John Legend - Ordinary People (Grammy 2006)

One of my favourite Yamaha endorsees...
He performs tomorrow, 15th @ the Esplanade Concert Hall ..
Enjoy....

We're just Ordinary people man...take it slow...

On Stage Gurus

Projekt Soup-In A Star



Razak & Company :)

A Short Documentary Video - DJ Razaq

Razaq - A Short Documentary Video

A Video Documentary on a DJ's life; Big Daddy O Razak Zakario

Meanwhile, off to weekly therapy sessions. Urgh...

Gasping for Air...

"We paced along the lonely plain, as one whoreturns to his lost road, and till he reachesit, seems to go in vain. " Dante, "Purgatorio"

I'm undergoing therapy for anxiety disorders. I'm doomed.
I'm sorry people...

Friends, Loved Ones & Buddies. ;)

Holiday Greetings!

Arranging Silent Night

Merry Xmas Everyone! & A Happy New Year
Much Blessings & So Much More Love from all of us here @ Tektile.

This is a Christmas Arrangement (Short Excerpt) written for a friend's cd compilation project.
Decided to play a lil bit of it by myself.

Enjoy & Happy Holidays!

May all your dreams come true too haha.

Happy Birthday Big Boy!

Tektile's Label Manager Cum My Music Confidante Cum My Buddy Cum Emo C*cksucker Cum Superstar House DJ Cum Supermodel Cum Asian Casanova Cum Ex Soccer Star Cum Malay Singer..
I love you. Please get married soon.
Happy Birthday, and I promise I will bring you to Dragonfly soon.
You'll love the place so much, that you'll use that venue for your wedding ceremony.

& please update me on your life more often. Thank you.
To prevent shock & temporary disbelief, I will not disclose how old you are.

I also appreciate the happy, sad & difficult Tektile moments we've experienced together. Through thick & thin.

Bottoms Up...lol...

Think Mag #24 Pick of the Month (Album)

Grab the free mag @ your local store, restaurant, club and etc.

FEELING TEKTILE...
(Text: Mark Koh)

CARLSBERG & DBL O DELIVER THE GOODS

This Month's Highest Recommendation is Dbl O's "The Tektile Movement Records", an 8 track compilation named for the record label it represents. Sponsored by Carlsberg. The Tektile Movement Records (Singapore) is the Asian Branch of an American based music label that comprises of an assembly of DJs and Musicians that expounds Nu-Jazz, a very unusual fusion form that generates soundscapes yet retaining a melodic paradigm. I was rather taken off guard by my foray into the CD's contents - encountering down-tempo that transcended the funk-house cookie-cutter. The first track, "Emotion of The Ocean" by Xtac was a haunting electronica piece with inspiring string lines. It had a deep 'vogue' feel that painted a horizon of scattered beats in a somewhat eternal builder. Despite my lack of coffee and antibiotics, I was inclined to feel hopeful, with the composition burying itself into the subconscious. A second piece, "The Kokyu Curse" by Mel certainly hexed me into addiction with its undulating bass and an innovative kintaro-esque flute/sax patch that carried a new age aroma to the breakbeat. This was creative use of analogue distortion that subtly rode the wings of the synth lines for texture. I was surprised to find local Trance King Yukun's track "An Evening Serenade"....this was certainly a departure from his usual euphoric trance repertoire with a dated synth-pop feel to it. No crescendo of soaring synths here. Instead, I found a delightful breakdown that had great velocity variation between samples and a mesmerizing groove.

Mel's Lansing Solitude was another interesting number witha bossa/salsa vibe, housey yet atmospheric with wide pans. Do also check out Razaq's "Who Shook My Whore?!" (Mel Remix) a dynamic trance composition with 'Hybrid' sensibility (Remember "Unfinished Symphony") that was entertainingly littered with thick percussion. Xtac's "Beyond the Horizon" proved to be my favourite, with its uplifting synth currents and sawtooth edits. Overall the production level was satisfying with crisp mastering. This collection might prove to be ideal chill out material on that odd sunny day at KM8 or in one of those Balcony baskets.

Dbl O is six years old this year, with the re-launch party on 3rd November aptly named Metamorphosis, it is set to become a thorn in the side of other clubs around town. The Tektile Movement, is a new and vibrant record label which is directed towards the upcoming sounds of local artistes and producers who thrive on electronic music and technology. They have produced, remixed and mastered eight tracks that create a musical journey of ambient, downtempo, NuJazz, breaks and trance. In Fact, the track 'Who Shook My Wh*re?!' has been creating waves in the Australian MP3.Com.Au dance charts. This ambient collection promises to chill-you-out & then psyche you up for dbl O

We are giving away 50 Limited Edition dbl O Live CDs and a waiver of cover for 25 winners and one friend each. For your chance to win just answer the following questions and send to us at THINK MAGAZINE, 114 Middle Road, Lee Kai House #01-00, Singapore (188971) by 21st December 2006 for your chance to win.

1. What is the name of dbl O's Relaunch Party on 3rd November 2006
2. What is the name of the record label?
3. How old is dbl O?

More information available at www.thetektilemovement,com